Application & Office 365 Developer -03

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Digital function within Met Intelligence of the Metropolitan Police.

The Application & Officer 365 developer will enhance and maintain bespoke software applications and digital tools that enable effective data management, automation, and reporting for ANPR operations. The role holder is responsible for ensuring data compliance and security by developing systems and processes that meet governance standards, data protection regulations, and organisational audit requirements.

Working for the Met doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our 14,000-strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It's these skilled people who provide the organisational capability to police London., Design, develop and implement bespoke software applications and data management tools to support operational policing objectives and improve automation across ANPR systems, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced manual workloads. Deploy and optimise Microsoft Office 365 functions including Power Apps, Power Automate and SharePoint - to deliver efficient, scalable solutions that optimise intelligence processes and support operational decision-making. Develop and maintain the ANPR Tasking Application by gathering user requirements and improving tracking and compliance functionality, ensuring data integrity and effective task monitoring. Manage operational deployment of portable ANPR devices by maintaining accurate records, monitoring utilisation, and coordinating repairs or replacements to maintain service readiness. Create, maintain and improve T-SQL and SSRS reports to provide actionable insights and support strategic and tactical decision-making across ANPR operations. Ensure data compliance and security by developing systems and processes that meet governance standards, data protection regulations, and organisational audit requirements., The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.

As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.

Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.

Experience of developing software applications using one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, SQL or JavaScript. Experience of creating automated workflows, applications or reporting solutions using Microsoft Power Platform technologies. Experience of working with relational databases and ETL processes. Experience of delivering technical solutions within a policing, public sector, defence, intelligence or other operational environment. Experience of using, administering or supporting ANPR systems or similar intelligence systems is desirable.

Knowledge

Knowledge of programming languages including Python, Java, C#, SQL and JavaScript. Knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) processes and relational database management. Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform technologies, including Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI. Knowledge of data management, information governance and compliance requirements. Knowledge of ANPR systems and applications, including ANPReS is desirable.

Skills

Ability to design, develop and maintain software applications and automated solutions that meet business and operational requirements. Ability to analyse and interpret complex datasets to produce technical solutions, reports and insights. Ability to troubleshoot, investigate and resolve technical issues using a structured approach. Ability to plan and manage multiple development activities, prioritising workloads to meet agreed deadlines.

Vetting

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post.